Senior Associate - Projects & Construction

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Senior Associate for their Projects & Construction team in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves advising on large domestic and international projects, particularly in energy transition. Candidates should have at least 5 years of PQE in front-end construction or projects practice. The position offers career development opportunities in a collaborative environment. The firm promotes flexible and hybrid work options, encouraging diverse applicants.
Fast paced and dynamic team environment Great career development opportunities Leading international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Our Projects & Construction practice is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia. Demand on our services has created an opportunity for a front end/Projects & Construction Senior Associate to join the Melbourne team working with Partners Luke van Grieken and Stephen Natoli . Working across a range of large domestic and international projects this is a unique opportunity to pursue an area of law that presents exciting potential for career advancement and significant development opportunities. The key responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows; Responsibilities • Assist clients on a range of front end matters and large scale projects with a strong focus on energy transition • Advise on and draft a range of project documentation including project development and construction delivery documents • Manage work streams on large domestic and international projects • Liaise with clients and assist in negotiations • Assist with business development and marketing initiatives Requirements • A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a front-end construction or projects practice • Experience assisting on a range of energy/construction/projects matters • Strong client liaison skills • Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills • Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. To apply online click the ’Apply’ button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don’t hesitate to contact Yvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 orYvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion. If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.